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Makita ls1219l


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I have this saw for some time. It’s been used by me only for finish work. Like all of theses current Makita rail forward saws the rails where slightly twisted out of the box causing the blade to be Not parallel to rails thru the slide. Like many I loosened the screws holding the the rails tight at the front bracket and was able to realign the rails. Makita claimed it was a shipping issue. I am a big Makita fan but b....hit. After one year I had to realign the rails. They do hold for a while but it is something users will need to keep an eye on. Furthermore my Aluminium detente plate is wearing out. I have 2 stainless ones from stein woodworking ready to go. So..... If the Makita people follow these threads I have some advice. Fix the the issues build a better saw.  Charge more if you have to. The ls1019 and 1219 are excellent finish saws. But your current saws are too are complicated and finicky. These saws will never knock off the versatility, durability, and simple ease of use of the Dewalt dw780,779 ot dhs790. I own the 779 it’s my all around saw and it’s light weight and ease of use and adjustment are killer. Yes when I am doing the really High end work the smoothness, soft start and power of the ls1219l is paramount. So Makita stop competing with Dewalt compete with Festool. Just my 2 cents. 

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